2019/01/05 by Katarína Hrabovská, Hrabovská, Katarína, Bruno Rossi +3
Computer Science · #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Software Engineering (cs.SE) #Software Engineering Techniques and Practices #Software Reliability and Analysis Research #Software System Performance and Reliability
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1901.01450
openalex publication_date 2019/01/05 · openalex created_date 2024/04/11 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Context: Software testing plays an essential role in product quality improvement. For this reason, several software testing models have been developed to support organizations. However, adoption of testing process models inside organizations is still sporadic, with a need for more evidence about reported experiences. Aim: Our goal is to identify results gathered from the application of software testing models in organizational contexts. We focus on characteristics such as the context of use, practices applied in different testing process phases, and reported benefits & drawbacks. Method: We performed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) focused on studies about the application of software testing processes, complemented by results from previous reviews. Results: From 35 primary studies and survey-based articles, we collected 17 testing models. Although most of the existing models are described as applicable to general contexts, the evidence obtained from the studies shows that some models are not suitable for all enterprise sizes, and inadequate for specific domains. Conclusion: The SLR evidence can serve to compare different software testing models for applicability inside organizations. Both benefits and drawbacks, as reported in the surveyed cases, allow getting a better view of the strengths and weaknesses of each model.